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We remember Alfred Hemmings
We remember Alfred Hemmings
Timeline
Timeline
1886
1905
employment
Hammerman
United Kingdom
Source:9634237
21st November 1905
1905
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:9634237
21st November 1905
service
Royal Navy
SS101624
Source:6597702
service
Royal Navy
Stoker 1st Class
SS/101624
(RFR/CH/IC/386). H.M.S. "Formidable."
Source:8575477
1915
death
Killed in Action
In the early hours of New Years Day 1915, HMS Formidable was sunk by U-24, 25 miles off Portland Bill, with 547 of her crew lost at sea.
English Channel
United Kingdom
Source:8575477
1st January 1915
burial
Kent
At sea
United Kingdom
Source:8575477
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alfred |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Hemmings |
| Source | 6597702 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | SS101624 | ||||
| Royal Navy | SS/101624 | (RFR/CH/IC/386). H.M.S. "Formidable." | Stoker 1st Class |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Hazel | Dark Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1905 | 5'4" |
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HMS FormidableThe ship that Alfred was serving on when he was killed. A pre dreadnought battleship of the Royal Navy
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HMS Formidable (torpedoed 01/01/1915)More about HMS Formidable (torpedoed 01/01/1915)
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Fife3190 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| HMS Formidable | Warren106348 | |
| Royal Navy Record | Warren106348 |
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